FCT
"Centre of Unity"
State at a Glance
Capital: Abuja
Governor: Nyesom Wike (Minister)
Overview
The Federal Capital Territory is the home of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. It is a planned city, built in the 1980s.
History
The FCT was formed in 1976 from parts of Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi States. It was chosen as Nigeria's new capital to be a neutral territory for all ethnic groups.